Red Raspberry Leaf is traditionally used as a nourishing tonic for pregnant women as it strengthens the uterus in order to prepare for childbirth. It has also been used to help relieve uterine cramping and regulate bleeding from menstruation. Men can benefit from its supportive effects on prostate health and the male reproductive system. Raspberry leaf is very rich in many vitamins and minerals such as vitamins C, E, B,...

All about Red Raspberry Leaf, Organic — Herbal Tea

What it’s like, and how to make it

CaffeineCaffeine free
TasteMild, slightly tannic, earthy, tea-like — often compared to a mild black tea
What’s in itRaspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus)
How to brew it
  • 212°F / 100°C
  • Steep 5–7 minutes COVERED
  • Use 1–2 tsp per 8oz
  • Covering traps the volatile oils that carry most of the flavour

212°F / 100°C — Steep 10–15 minutes (a long extraction, for the minerals) — Use 1–2 tsp per 8oz

Beyond the cup

The midwife's tea. Red raspberry leaf has been traditionally used by midwives during the third trimester of pregnancy for centuries. Rich in minerals and tannins, with a clean, slightly astringent flavour similar to black tea. Steep 1–2 tsp for 10–15 minutes. Most midwives suggest starting at 32 weeks with one cup daily, gradually increasing. Always consult your healthcare provider before use during pregnancy.

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  • Red Raspberry Leaf - Organic - The Tea & Spice Shoppe
Good for

For the long term

  • Traditionally used in herbal medicine to help relieve menstrual cramps
  • The herb midwives have reached for over centuries — a tradition rather than a finding
  • Mild, green and naturally caffeine-free; steeps like a black tea
  • The daily cup in the second half of the cycle
What the research looked at

Traditionally used to help relieve minor spasms associated with menstrual periods (EMA herbal committee, on the basis of long-standing use, 2017).
Also recognised there for mild irritation of the mouth or throat.
A mineral-rich nutritive leaf — one of the most mineral-dense herbal infusions there is.
Naturally caffeine-free and mildly tannic — the herb that tastes most like real tea. The herb the midwives reached for.

These teas are foods, sold as such. Nothing on this page is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

What it goes with

The classic pregnancy pair: raspberry leaf for uterine support and our Ginger Ground for morning nausea — ginger has strong clinical evidence for pregnancy-related nausea. Add Cinnamon Ground for warmth and flavour.

Also in these blends

On its own, this is the straight thing. It also goes into these blends, each made for a different evening. Read about Raspberry Leaf →

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